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Glaucoma*Among Adults Aged 40 and Older, by Age and Sex, 2005–2006
| Age Group | Percent of Adults | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Female | Male | |
| Total | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.4% |
| 40-64 Years | 2.9% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| 65-74 Years | 10.3% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| 75 Years and Older | 15.4% | 16.7% | 13.4% |
*Reported that a health professional had ever told them they have glaucoma.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2005-2006. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
